SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular swimming pool is 80 feet. The width is half the length increased by 3.7 feet. What are the dimensions of the pool?
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Question 806908: The perimeter of a rectangular swimming pool is 80 feet. The width is half the length increased by 3.7 feet. What are the dimensions of the pool?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L+2w=80
w=.5L+3.7
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2L+2(.5L+3.7)=80 Substitute for w.
2L+L+7.4=80
3L=72.6
L=24.2
w=15.8
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Ed
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